Yanks' Banuelos Trying to Bounce Back
Manny Banuelos, whom Mariano Rivera once intimated was the best young pitcher he had ever seen, is healthy again and back in Yankee camp. Manny will turn 23 shortly, and will be trying to catch on as the fifth starter or a reliever. Neither event is really likely for the simple reason Manny has to be stretched out. He still hasn't built up the innings to be counted on over a season, and jumping them to fast could lead to more injuries. And using Manny in the major league pen would mean he still wouldn't be building up his innings. The best bet for Manny is to go to AAA, build his innings and get back to being the dominant pitcher he was before his velo jumped, his command sunk and he got hurt. Good to have him back, though, and no need to rush him.
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